Compaq IPAQ Microportable Projector MP1200 Users Guide

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Using the Home Theater Kit
The Compaq Microportable Projector has been designed to 
integrate the video decoding functionality into the projector 
itself. The optional Home Theater kit uses this video decoding 
functionality to offer a complete home theater solution.
The optional Home Theater Kit is not included with the Compaq 
Microportable Projector. For information on purchasing the 
optional Home Theater Kit, call your Compaq authorized dealer 
or reseller. To locate a dealer or reseller near you, refer to the 
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet that came with your 
projector or, to purchase directly from Compaq, refer to the 
Compaq website at
 http://www.compaq.com/products/projectors.
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Contents of the Home Theater Kit
The home theater kit contains five cables:
1S-video cable—connects the projector to a video source with 
super video capabilities (e.g., DVD player, video cassette 
recorder, laser disc player, camcorder, satellite dish 
receiver, etc.) using an S-video connector.
2Composite video cable—connects the projector to a video 
source without super video capabilities (e.g., videocassette 
recorder) using a composite video connector.
3VGA-to-HDTV/Component video cable—connects the projector 
to a video source for high quality video playback. The 
component video cable connects directly to a standard VGA 
connector. In addition, this cable can be used to connect the 
projector to a High Definition TV (HDTV) source. For details on 
HDTV support, refer to “HDTV Modes” later in this chapter.
4Home Theater audio cable—connects a stereo receiver to the 
projector using a computer with integrated audio capability.
5PC audio cable—for use only with Compaq microportable 
projectors with integrated audio capability.
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Connecting a DVD Player
1. Connect one end of the S-video cable 1 to the DVD player.
2. Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the S-video 
connector on the Input/Output Panel on the projector 
2.
3. Connect one end of the power cord into the side of the 
projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily 
accessible and close to the projector.
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Connecting a Videocassette 
Recorder (VCR)
1. Connect one end of the composite video cable 1 to the VCR.
2. Connect the other end of the composite video cable to the 
composite video connector on the Input/Output Panel on the 
projector 
2.
3. Connect one end of the power cord into the side of the 
projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily 
accessible and close to the projector.
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Connecting a Camcorder
1. Connect one end of the S-video cable 1 to the camcorder.
2. Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the 
Input/Output Panel on the projector 
2.
3. Connect one end of the power cord into the side of the 
projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily 
accessible and close to the projector.
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Connecting an HDTV Device
1. Connect one end of the VGA-to-HDTV/component video 
cable 
1 to the HDTV device.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA-to-HDTV/component 
video cable to the VGA connector 
2 on the Input/Output 
Panel on the projector.
3. Connect one end of the power cord into the side of the 
projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily 
accessible and close to the projector.
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Connecting Stereo Speakers
1. Connect one end of the VGA cable that came with the 
projector to the VGA-in connector 
1 on the side of the 
projector.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to a personal 
computer (PC) with DVD capability 
2.
3. Connect the dual end of the Home Theater audio cable 
3 to a 
receiver attached to stereo speakers.
4. Connect the single end of the Home Theater audio cable 
4 to 
the audio connector on the PC.
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HDTV Modes
The Compaq Microportable Projector is capable of displaying 
various High Definition TV (HDTV) display modes. A variety of 
sources can be used to provide HDTV data to the projector for 
display. Some of these sources are:
■Digital-VHS (D-VHS) player
■HDTV-DVD player
■Satellite Dish HDTV receiver
■A variety of DTV tuners (to receive programming over the 
airwaves)
■Game stations
Most of these sources will provide an analog component video 
output, a standard VGA output, or a standard digital DVI output. 
The color information can be either in YPrPb (default) format or 
RGB format. The user can switch between these using the 
on-screen display menu adjustments by selecting “A/V & HDTV 
Control.” Refer to “Introducing the On-Screen Display Menu” in 
Chapter 3 for more information.
The projector is capable of processing HDTV data provided 
either on the standard VGA connector or the DVI interface. Use 
the VGA-to-HDTV/Component video cable that comes with the 
optional Home Theater Kit to feed the component outputs to the 
VGA input connector.
The following modes are supported on the DVI interface:
■HD0
❏640 x 480p (480 progressive)
❏640 x 480i (component video)
❏1280 x 720p
■HD1—1920 x 1080i
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When displaying HDTV content, it is recommended that you 
display it in its native 16:9 widescreen mode. For this, you may 
need to select the HDTV Fill to Aspect Ratio mode on the 
projector to preserve the height-to-width relationship of the 
material. Note that in this mode, you will have black stripes on 
top and bottom of the projected image, just as you see on a 
standard TV set when viewing widescreen content.
A desktop or notebook computer can also be used to generate a 
HDTV video stream. Capable computers should be able to 
read/acquire the HDTV data and blend it into the desktop 
graphics. The composite image is then sent to the projector for 
display. In this case, the projector displays the image at the 
standard 4:3 aspect ratio, just as it would any other computer 
graphics mode. The projector processes the data as it comes from 
the computer.
When displaying HDTV content in a window as part of your 
desktop environment, it is recommended to project it in the 
computer’s native 4:3 mode since the computer has already 
embedded the HDTV video stream in widescreen format within 
the window. To do so, you may need to select the Fill to Screen 
mode on your projector to preserve the height-to-width 
relationship of the material.
Regardless of the source, the HDTV formats are generally of 
higher resolution than that of the projector (XGA, or 1024 x 768). 
Therefore, the projector will normally downscale the HDTV data 
to fit the complete image within the displayable 1024 x 768 
resolution.
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Care and Maintenance
This section explains how to care for and maintain your Compaq 
projector during normal everyday use.
Protecting the Projector
To protect your projector from overheating and other types of 
damage, follow these suggestions:
■Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this 
projector as indicated on the product label located on the 
bottom of the projector.
■Do not overload an electrical outlet, power strip, or 
convenience receptacle. The overall system load must not 
exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If an extension cord 
or power strip is used, make sure that the cord or strip is rated 
for the product and that the total ampere ratings of all 
products plugged into the extension cord or power strip do 
not exceed 80% of the extension cord or strip ampere ratings 
limit. Refer to the product label located on the bottom of the 
projector.
■Install the projector near an outlet that you can easily reach. 
Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug firmly and 
pulling it from the electrical outlet.
■Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning. 
Use only cleaners recommended for cleaning camera lenses 
to clean the projector lens.
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